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Emergent Views of the Earth’s Deep Interior

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This course aims to provide new insights on Earth's deep interior by integrating seismology, geodynamics, and mineral physics. The learning outcomes include understanding sharper images of plumes, constraints on deep mantle buoyancy, and discoveries of novel mineral phases. The course teaches skills such as interpreting seismic observables, analyzing mineral properties, and integrating diverse data to develop mineralogical scenarios. The teaching method involves oral presentations by experts in the field. The intended audience includes geoscientists, researchers, and students interested in Earth's interior dynamics and evolution.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why Care
The Hidden Ocean
Zoo of Models
New Model
Technology
Planetary Formation
Dynamos
The Theoretical Framework
Community Tools
Iron Spin Transition
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AGU

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